The Local Government Association provides information about standing to be a councillor, their guide provides information about different types of councils, why people choose to stand for election and what the role entails. At Essex County Council we ask councilors to agree to a privacy notice.

If you have local issues that matter to you, want changes to your neighbourhood, are already involved in local affairs and want to take the next step, then you should consider standing as a councillor.

The next county council elections are scheduled to be held on 6 May 2021.

We held two prospective candidate events in September 2016 which provided information about being a councillor including:

An overview and an introduction to the Local Government landscape including: About Essex County Council, Local Government including structure and responsibilities, budget, composition of the council, cabinet, overview and scrutiny.

The role of an Essex County Councillor - introduction to the role and duties of all members, specific member roles, code of conduct.